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Dubai Ruler’s Brother Sheikh Ahmed Dies; Ten-Day Mourning Declared
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a senior member of Dubai’s ruling family, has died at age 76.
He was the younger brother of Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The announcement came from Sheikh Mohammed’s office.
Dubai declared 10 days of mourning after his death.
During this period, flags will be lowered to half-mast across the emirate.
Sheikh Ahmed worked in public security and helped develop Dubai’s sporting institutions.
He was also chairman of Al Wasl Football Club for many years.
Officials did not say what caused his death.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum died Monday at age 76.
He was the younger brother of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Dubai declared 10 days of mourning, with flags at half-mast across the emirate.
Sheikh Ahmed served as Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security.
He chaired Al Wasl Football Club for decades and led A.R.M. Holding as group chairman.
- Who
- Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a senior member of Dubai’s ruling family and younger brother of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
- What
- He died at age 76, prompting Dubai to declare 10 days of official mourning.
- Where
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- When
- Monday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- The mourning period reflects Sheikh Ahmed’s position in Dubai’s ruling establishment and his decades of public service, business and sporting involvement.
Key facts
- Age at death
- 76
- Family
- Younger brother of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
- Mourning period
- 10 days
- Public security role
- Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security
- Sports role
- Chairman of Al Wasl Football Club for several decades
- Business role
- Group Chairman of A.R.M. Holding
- Education
- Graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
- Cause of death
- Not disclosed in the official announcement
Sources
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